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Caputova: Bolstering Defence on NATO Eastern Flank in Slovakia's Own Interest

Caputova: Bolstering Defence on NATO Eastern Flank in Slovakia's Own Interest

Bratislava, February 1 (TASR) – President Zuzana Caputova is convinced that bolstering the defence of Slovakia’s eastern border as well as the entire eastern flank of NATO with allied troops is in Slovakia’s own interest. Speaking on Tuesday with respect to the Ukrainian situation, Caputova called on the public

Zilinka Objects to Heger's Remarks That He's "Shield in Opposition's Hands"

Zilinka Objects to Heger's Remarks That He's "Shield in Opposition's Hands"

Bratislava, February 1 (TASR) – Prosecutor-General Maros Zilinka has addressed an open letter to Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO), in which he objected to the premier’s recent statements according to which the PG has become “a shield in the hands of the opposition”. Zilinka stated in the letter that he

Coalition Will Debate NATO Troop Presence, If Offer Comes; Opposition Is Against

Coalition Will Debate NATO Troop Presence, If Offer Comes; Opposition Is Against

Bratislava, January 28 (TASR) – The coalition OLaNO and ‘We Are Family’ parties will only address the issue of the presence of NATO troops in Slovakia in connection with the situation in Ukraine when such an offer comes, while the extra-parliamentary opposition Voice-SD in this context called on the Government to

Voice-SD Calls on Government to Cut VAT on Food and Gastronomy Sector

Voice-SD Calls on Government to Cut VAT on Food and Gastronomy Sector

Kosice, January 28 (TASR) – The extra-parliamentary Voice-SD party is once again calling on the Government to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on food and the gastronomy sector, otherwise it will face a threat of an inflationary spiral and further rapid growth in prices. “If the Government fails to adopt crucial

Opposition Protests against Government, Wants Early Election

Opposition Protests against Government, Wants Early Election

Bratislava, January 26 (TASR) – People gathered in front of the Presidential Palace on Wednesday evening to protest against the Government, the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the USA, mandatory vaccinations or rising food and energy prices, TASR learnt on the same day. Representatives of several opposition parties spoke of an

Premier Heger: I Consider It Important to Solve Roma Issue

Premier Heger: I Consider It Important to Solve Roma Issue

Fricovce, January 21 (TASR) – I consider it to be important to solve the Roma issue, Prime Minister Eduard Heger (OLaNO) said on Friday, adding that a large investment debt has arisen in this area. The premier’s working trip to eastern Slovakia focused on the development of marginalised Roma groups.

President Supports Slovak-US DCA, Doesn't See Any Conflict with Constitution

President Supports Slovak-US DCA, Doesn't See Any Conflict with Constitution

Bratislava, January 20 (TASR) – Slovak President Zuzana Caputova supports the conclusion of the Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with the USA, TASR learnt on Thursday. However, part of the authorisation to sign, which she’ll give to a member of the Government within the process of its adoption, will be an